Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Ordinary Measures, Extraordinary Results: An Assessment of Foiled Plots Since 9/11

Ordinary Measures, Extraordinary Results: An Assessment of Foiled Plots Since 9/11

"This report analyzes 32 attacks that were thwarted since 9/11 to determine which factors led to the plots’ successful disruption. The report finds that in the majority of cases, traditional law enforcement techniques and methods developed prior to 9/11, direct and indirect action by concerned citizens, and international law enforcement cooperation contributed significantly to identifying terrorists and preventing attacks. It also finds that post-9/11 legislation and methods were instrumental in disrupting terror plots in only a relatively small number of cases." Read more....

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